This means the cost of a 330ml can of original Coca-Cola, containing around seven teaspoons of sugar, is likely to rise by around 8p plus Value-Added Tax, according to ITV News.

So far Lucazade, Irn Bru, Fanta, and Ribena are amongst the drinks that have cut their sugar content by almost a half, though some big names like Coca-Cola have yet to change their recipes. Daniel Pryor of the Adam Smith Institute think tank blasted the "paternalistic" sugar tax, saying: "Our poorly-designed, paternalistic sugary drinks tax will hurt poor people".

With the implementation of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, now is the time for operators to be prepared, and put new ideas and solutions in place.

Earlier this year, in an effort to improve the diet of its citizens, the Norwegian government increased the current tax on chocolate, candies and soft drinks by as much as 83 percent.

A can of Red Bull will now cost you 6p more.

Britvic said 94% of its drinks, including Robinson's Refresh'd, Purdey's and Tango, are below or exempt from the levy, with this figure dropping to 72% of Britvic's total portfolio including PepsiCo and the original Pepsi.

We won't always be able to control what our children choose to eat and drink, especially as they get older.

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